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Call him “Ari Hov?” When news that Jay Z was entering the sports agent business, skeptics questioned if the savvy businessman would have what it takes to flourish in that industry. According to a video profile from Bloomberg TV, it appears that the Brooklyn rapper has the respect of his sporting agent peers. Titled “The Jay Z Effect: How Good A Sports Agent Is He?,” the segment opens up marking the date, April 2 2013, that Jay Z established his Roc Nation Sports agency. Talking with several industry insiders, Bloomberg TV reveals that Hov is a threat to the game in more ways than one. “I thought at the minute he entered the business that Jay Z would be a formidable presence in the agent industry, He is a draw,” said Andrew Brandt, former agent and NFL executive. “And I’ve heard from the agent community that they’re worried…”